Professional Boiler Service in Northampton by Gas Safe Engineers
Your Boiler Serviced By a Trusted Trader Plumber
It's Usually The Cold Snap That Catches People Out
Every October, the phone at Assett Plumbing starts ringing with the same story. Someone turns on the heating for the first time since spring, and nothing happens – or the boiler starts, beeps twice, and then turns off. Nine times out of ten, the boiler service would have had a problem earlier in the year when it was still small and cheap to fix. During the colder months, our emergency plumbers also respond to many urgent heating breakdowns that could have been prevented with routine servicing.
There is a real mix of housing in Northampton, and that affects the ageing of boilers. Victorian terraces around Semilong and Kingsley Park often have old combi systems hidden away in tight airing cupboards, while in newer estates like Upton and Pineham Village the boilers are a few years old but still under manufacturer’s warranty – a warranty that is voided the moment an annual service is missed. Meanwhile, there are thousands of 1930s semis in Kingsthorpe and Weston Favell where the boilers have been serviced by three different people over the years, none of whom have kept the proper paperwork.
Whatever your street looks like, a boiler service from
Assett Plumbing in Northampton means a qualified local engineer will properly check your system, tell you honestly what (if anything) needs attention, and do it all without callout charges or hard sales.
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What Actually Happens During Your Service
We are not fans of the five-minute "tick box and go" visit. Here is what our engineers do when they are at your property:
- A full visual inspection of the boiler casing, flue and seals for wear or damage
- A gas pressure and burner check to the manufacturer's exact specification
- A heat exchanger inspection and cleaning where required
- A flue gas analysis to check for dangerous carbon monoxide levels
- Condensate pipe inspection — a common cause of breakdowns in the winter in Northampton, where external pipe runs can freeze overnight
- Safety device and thermostat testing
- A written report that you can keep for warranty, landlord or resale purposes
If anything is flagged, you will get a clear, upfront price before any additional work is carried out.
No more missing engineers, no more "come back tomorrow with the part."
Why do Northampton boilers need more attention than most
This makes this service really beneficial for local homeowners, rather than just a box-ticking exercise:
The water in this part of Northamptonshire is hard: The water supply is hard in most parts of Northampton, meaning that limescale builds up inside heat exchangers and pipework more quickly than in areas with softer water. Without inspection, it is one of the biggest causes of reduced efficiency, boiler repair, and premature boiler failure seen in jobs in the city.
Older housing stock close to the town centre: The streets around Far Cotton, St James and Abington have many period properties with the original pipework feeding the new boilers. Servicing finds faults between the old systems and the modern parts before they cause a breakdown.
New build warranty terms: If you have bought one of the new developments in Sixfields Avenue, Upton or Pineham, most manufacturers (Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Ideal) require proof of annual servicing to keep the warranty valid. Miss a year, and you could be paying for repairs that should have been covered.
Rent Compliance: Northampton has a large rental market for students and young professionals around the town centre and near the University of Northampton's Waterside campus. As well as servicing, landlords here also require an annual gas safety check - we can do both in one visit.
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We are dedicated to providing you with reliable, professional service to meet all your needs.
24/7 Emergency Callout
We pride ourselves on our fast response & aim to be with you within 60 minutes.
No Callout Fees
No-one likes a callout fee and thats why we don't charge them, so there's no surprises!
Friendly Service
Our expert team is here to ensure that things runs smoothly. You’ll always find the help you need.
Gas Safety Certificates
We are fully qualified to make sure your plumbing and heating systems are safe all year round !
Signs you shouldn't wait for your next service date
Most people book us in for an annual service, but call us sooner if you notice the following:
A yellow or orange flame instead of a bright blue
Soot marks or stains around the boiler casing
The boiler is taking longer than usual to heat the house
A strange smell, especially anything resembling rotten eggs (leave the house and call the National Gas Emergency Line on 0800 111 999 immediately)
Increase in energy bills with no change in consumption
Strange noises - banging, roaring or whistling from the unit or pipework
Northamptonshire Based
Assett Plumbing is based in Northamptonshire, meaning there is no need to divert your work to a national call centre. Our engineers cover Northampton town centre and areas including Kingsthorpe, Duston, Abington, Weston Favell, Wootton, East and West Hunsbury, Far Cotton, St James, Kingsley Park, Semilong, Moulton, Upton and Dallington - usually able to get back to you on the same day or the next day.
We know the area because we work in it every week - from flats overlooking Delapré Abbey and Racecourse Park, to family homes near Abington Park and the Grosvenor Centre, to new estates bordering Sixfields Stadium and commuter routes leading to junctions 15 and 15a of the M1.
If you are outside Northampton, we also cover Kettering and Wellingborough under the same guarantee and price.
What it Costs
Our standard boiler service in Northampton starts at £60+VAT, covering any make or model. There are no call-out fees added on top, and if we find a fault during the service, you will receive a fixed price before we touch anything further. If you are renting a property locally, we can also combine the service with a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate in one visit.
Why Northampton households choose
Assett Plumbing
- rading as a family-owned local business for over 30 years, not a franchise
- Trading Standards Approved you can check our record on Buy with Confidence
- CRB-checked engineers and Gas Safe registered, so anyone who comes to your home is vetted and legally qualified to work on gas appliances.
- 12-month guarantee on all work
- No callout fees, ever
- You can read full real reviews on our reviews page.
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WHAT Our customers HAVE TO say
“I highly recommend Assett Plumbing. Keith did an emergency call out for me within an hour and then managed to install me a new boiler within a day.Keith and his colleague were so friendly, polite and cleared up after the job.I will definitely be using them for future work.”
Kim Stronner
“Boiler service - professional, friendly, filled out the book and where happy to answer our barrage of questions as he worked. Nice guys would recommend.”
Liam Bozon
“Did a great job. Really impressed with the work done and the price was good. Took the old stuff away too. Friendly, professional and trustworthy what more can you ask for in this day and age! Highly recommend”
Toni Reed
“Keith and his team were absolutely brilliant. Clean and professional through and through. Had a leak in my heating system which was under concrete so needed to repipe the house. The service they gave was top notch. Good price and amazing quality. Would definitely recommend.”